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2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 01-08-20)
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all
real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team.
Jake Teshka, Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood
Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with
facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within
the City.
Lori Hamann, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of
public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Tim Scott, Member Karen L. White, Member
Jake Teshka, Member
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code
Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Troy Warner, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Sharon L. McBride, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of
Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge
of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites,
developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Lori Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium,
Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art,
Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by
the Department of Venues Parks and Arts.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Jake Teshka, Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member
2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 01-08-20)
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed
salaries, budgets, appropriations and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and
related matters.
Karen L. White, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Jake Teshka, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement.
Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau
of Sewers and all related matters.
Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Jake Teshka, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation
and zoning.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member
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SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special and informal meetings
of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council
Tim Scott, Member
Jake Teshka, Member
2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-08-20)
TIM SCOTT, 1ST District Council Member
President
Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Council Rules Committee, Member
HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Member
SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
PARC Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson
TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson
JAKE TESHKA, 5TH District Council Member
Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC, Member
Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member
RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member
Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member
Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member
Vice-President
Residential Neighborhood Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
LORI HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member
Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
PARC Committee, Member
2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 12-09-20)
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all
real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson
Eli Wax, Vice -Chairperson Tom Kurzhal, Citizen Member
Sharon L. McBride, Member Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen
Canneth Lee, Member Member
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood
Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City's Department of CI and is charged with
facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within
the City.
Lori Hamann, Chairperson
Troy Warner, Vice -Chairperson
LaQuita Hughes, Citizen Member
Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of
public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Karen L. White, Member
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code
Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Troy Warner, Chairperson
Sharon L. McBride, Vice -Chairperson
Desmond Upchurch, Citizen Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Member
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation
Oversees the various activities of the City's Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of
Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge
of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites,
developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Lori Hamann, Vice -Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium,
Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art,
Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by
the Department of Venues Parks and Arts.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Troy Warner, Vice -Chairperson
Lori Hamann, Member
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed
salaries, budgets, appropriations and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and
related matters.
Karen L. White, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Eli Wax, Vice- Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson
Henry Davis, Jr., Vice -Chairperson
Carl Littrell, Citizen Member
Troy Warner, Member
Lori Hamann, Member
Jason Piontek, Citizen Member
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Canneth Lee, Vice -Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau
of Sewers and all related matters.
Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Eli Wax, Vice -Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation
and zoning.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Vice -Chairperson Lori Hamann, Member
SUB -COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special and informal meetings
of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council
Karen L. White, Member
Canneth Lee, Member
2020 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.12-09-20)
CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member
Community Investment Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Sub -Committee on Minutes, Member
HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2°d District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice -Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Member
SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member
Vice -President
PARC Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice -Chairperson
TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson
Community Relations Committee, Vice -Chairperson
PARC Committee, Vice -Chairperson
ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member
Community Investment, Vice -Chairperson
Utilities, Vice -Chairperson
Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Utilities Committee, Member
Personnel and Finance, Vice -Chairperson
SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice -Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice -Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member
RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member
Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member
Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member
President
Residential Neighborhood Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
LORI HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member
Community Relations Committee, Chairperson
Information & Technology Committee, Vice -Chairperson
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
PARC Committee, Member